Ozothamnus hybrid ‘Magic Marmalade’ – Rice Flower
- Ozothamnus hybrid ‘Magic Marmalade’
Magic Marmalade is a hardy and useful plant for general landscaping and the flowers are great for cut flowers. It has prolific red-bronze buds which open to orange heads which age to lemon, creating a delightful colour effect. It flowers in winter to spring. Frost and drought tolerant once established, and suits sunny to lightly shaded positions. Pruning after each flower flush will encourage further flowering. It is a hybrid of Ozothamnus diotophyllus and Ozothamnus diosmifolius.
Scientific Name: | Ozothamnus hybrid |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Common Name: | Rice Flower |
Plant Type: | Small shrub |
Height: | 0.8 ~ 1 metre |
Width: | 0.5 ~ 0.7 metres |
Flower Colour: | Cream, Yellow, Orange |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Planting Season: | Any |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading |
Lifespan: | Perennial |
Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Hedge, Feature plant |
Special Uses: | Cut flower, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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